Mount Union-Kistler El Sch vs Shirley Twp El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch
Mount Union · Public elementary · Grades K–2
278 students
Shirley Twp El Sch
Mount Union · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
279 students
| Measure | Mount Union-Kistler El Sch Mount Union, Pennsylvania | Shirley Twp El Sch Mount Union, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1108 of 1,627 | #1377 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #29832 of 50,301 | #42097 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 278 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.8% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Mount Union | Mount Union |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 24.4).
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Shirley Twp El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 106.8%).
- •Mount Union-Kistler El Sch does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 9.6).
- •Shirley Twp El Sch is the larger school with 279 students compared with 278.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mount Union-Kistler El Sch better than Shirley Twp El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Union-Kistler El Sch ranks higher (43.2 vs 24.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mount Union-Kistler El Sch and Shirley Twp El Sch?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mount Union and Mount Union in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch: 278. Shirley Twp El Sch: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Union-Kistler El Sch and Shirley Twp El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Mount Union-Kistler El Sch is 1108th of 1,627 and Shirley Twp El Sch is 1377th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).